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Franz Ferdinand assasination
The assasination of the Archduke of Austria caused the beginning of World War I -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
A whole month later from when The Archduke was assassinated by Gavrilo Princep -
First use of gas as a weapon by the Germans
The month Gas was first used as a weapon. Developed by the Germans. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The day the Lusitania was sunk by a German U-Boat. By the Ireland -
Wilson reelected; Pleged American Nuetrality
Wilson Reelected during World War I, pledged to keep america Neutral throughout the war. -
Zimmermann Note
The Zimmermann Note was sent to Mexico by Arthur Zimmermann. This note was encouraging Mexico to attack the Southern border of America. The note was intercepted by the British and sent to President Wilson. -
U.S. Declares War On Germany
After being fed up with the sinking of their ships.The U.S finally declares war on Germany. -
Bolsheviks led by Lenin overthrow Russian Government
The successful revolution of Russia led by Vladimir Lenin. This created the Soviet Union -
War Ends
On the 11th Hour of the 11th Month of the 11th Day, The Germans surrender and The War ends. -
Treaty of Versailles
After the war, this was when The countries made up and basically went after the Germans and put them in a financial strain.